Posts Tagged ‘facebook’
Online Networking adds value in many ways
Networking is something I truly enjoy, whether in person or online. I have been doing a lot of online networking, through Twitter, Facebook, Linked In and a few of the online communities I belong to as well: VAclassroom, VAnetworking and CVAC.
I have been learning how valuable these online connections can be by some of my recent in-person experiences. The latest was today at a local networking event I attend, DartNet.
There was a fellow at the other end of the table and I couldn’t place a name to his face, but I recognized him from somewhere. Finally, I saw his name on the sign in sheet and looked over at him and said “That’s where I know you from, the PodCamp.”
He nodded and said, ” Yes, I know your face too, from Twitter.” 
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Does Twitter work for business? You betcha!
Many of my friends have no idea what I am talking about when I refer to Twitter, and honestly in Halifax-Dartmouth when I mention it only a few people know what it is. They may have heard the term Twitter, but have no idea what it is. So, I feel I should do a little educating here…I tend to describe Twitter as somewhat similar to Facebook, but without all the extra applications, that (sorry friends!) I find annoying and time wasters (you know the aquariums, gardens etc).
Twitter is a micro-blog, what you do is post updates of your life/business and you only have up to 140 characters to do this (just as you do in Facebook, for those who use that). You “follow” others and they follow you, sounds kind of “stalker-like” but you can have control on both sides.
I post some personal things and some business, probably a mix of 35/60 and the other 5% I try to promote my business in a stronger manner. How can this be useful?
Your blog and facebook … hook 'em up!
In some of my recent training seminars, I have discovered a few neat tricks with regards to Facebook and using it for your business.
Many people (and businesses) have both a Facebook profile and a blog. Do you know that if you spend about one minute on Facebook, you can set it up so that Facebook will import entries from an external blog.
This means that rather than making a post on Facebook telling people to go check out your latest blog post, Facebook will automatically post your updated blog when you publish it. It’s a neat tool… us Virtual Assistants are all about learning how to save time and be more efficient you know!
Here’s how you can set this up…
Facebook, as a marketing tool?
I am in the process of taking an Internet Marketing Certification course at VAClassroom, so I was very excited to see the topic for the VAnetworking seminar this week:
Facebook Fortunes: How To Explode Your Online Profits Using Social Media – Mari Smith has written a book on how professionals can use Facebook to strategically grow your business. She’ll be doing this seminar on Wednesday October 22 at 6pm Eastern time. The seminar is open to anyone as long as you are a VAnetworking member – which is FREE.
If you have ever wondered how businesses are using Facebook, this is probably a seminar to listen in to. I can’t wait to hear all about it Wednesday! It’s very interesting how many businesses are starting to realize that Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and many more social media sites are helping businesses.
The biggest obstacle for many is learning how to use these tools to the best advantage and having the time to do so. Many Virtual Assistants like myself are doing just that for businesses – keeping your social media up to date and in a manner that will bring you more business.
VAnetworking also has a networking chat for VAs right after these weekly seminars, so if you are a VA or just thinking about becoming one, it’s a great place to connect with other VAs.
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